In Rochester: Spaulding High pep rally canceled after gun rumor

ROCHESTER — Following rumors someone was going to bring a gun to Spaulding High School this Friday, a pep rally at the school scheduled for today has been canceled.

Police Capt. Paul Toussaint said increased police presence will be seen at the school today and those at the school are encouraged to report any suspicious activity if they see it.

Toussaint said that while rumors of someone planning to bring a gun to school have spread through social media and word of mouth, such rumors have not been substantiated by police, who began investigating the rumors on Wednesday.

“We haven't found any credibility to any of these rumors. But we understand people's concern,” he said. “These appear to be rumors that are getting out of control at this point.”

Police have no information on who was allegedly going to bring a gun to school.

On Wednesday, parents of Spaulding High School students were alerted by the School District about the issue.This morning, police officers will be at the school as students arrive to school. Officers will also check in at the school periodically throughout the day, and the school resource officer will be available at both Spaulding High School and Rochester Middle School.

At this point in the police investigation, there does not appear to be a serious threat, Toussaint said.